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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,241.98, 564,547.52 and 176,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,241.98, 564,547.52 and 176,578.60 is: 264,954.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,241.98 : 564,547.52 = 176,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,241.98/564,547.52 = 176,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,241.98x = 564,547.52 × 176,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,241.98x = 99,687,010,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,687,010,715.07/376,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,954.51

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